One anime to slay them all: How Japanese film fared in 2020
The film industry was hit hard by the pandemic, with the closure of theaters and festivals moving online. However, that's what made the triumph of “Demon Slayer” all the more surprising.
‘Wife of a Spy’: Gripping drama lays bare wartime atrocities
Fresh off a win for best director at the Venice International Film Festival, Kiyoshi Kurosawa's masterful look at war heroes is out in Japan.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's best director win at Venice is a career changer
The reaction to Kiyoshi Kurosawa winning the Silver Lion for best direction has been overwhelmingly positive, but 'Wife of a Spy' isn’t entirely free of controversy.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa wins best director award at Venice for 'Wife of a Spy'
Filmmaker is the first Japanese director to win the prestigious award in 17 years.
